Sep 29, 2020
On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam and Dave
discuss what a constitutional republic is versus a pure democracy
and how the U.S. election process has changed since its
founding.
Conservatives are generally quick to point out that America is a
republic, not a democracy. But what really is the difference, and
are they even right?
Voting in America has changed considerably since the days of our
founding. Back then, the government didn’t even print official
ballots. Instead, you got ballots from the candidate who wanted
your support. Sometimes voting took place in public, so everyone
knew who you voted for. And, of course, the franchise was largely
restricted to white, male property owners.
Now, anyone who turns 18 can vote. And the Democratic Party wants
to increase ballot access by automatically registering anyone who
gets a driver's license. Democrats even pushed for mail-in ballots
for the 2020 election to make voting even easier – and more open to
voter fraud. But is any of this a good thing?
Indeed, it is worth considering the transformation of the United
States from a Constitutional Republic, ruled by law with the input
of the people, to a total democracy, where the will of the people
dominates all other discussion.
You can read the full article “Constitutional
Republic vs. Pure Democracy: How the U.S. Election Process Has
Changed” at Ammo.com.
Helpful Links:
